Easy Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Subs | Vegetarian Comfort Food
Easy Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Subs | Vegetarian Comfort Food  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Published On: Mon Feb 23 2026
Description: In this episode of Chewed Up, lifestyle icons Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen bringing the heat — and the cheese. This episode centers around a crave-worthy, comfort-food classic with a twist: Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Subs. Instead of chicken, thick, meaty portobello caps are roasted until tender, layered onto hero rolls, smothered in marinara, and blanketed with mozzarella and Parmesan before being broiled to bubbly perfection. It's hearty, satisfying, and bold enough to convert even the most skeptical meat-lover. Between roasting mushrooms and melting cheese, the trio dive into unfiltered takes on meatless cooking, sandwich superiority debates, and what really makes comfort food comforting. Expect sharp humor, kitchen chaos, strong opinions, and a lot of cheese pulls. Guest: Jackie Bukala Instagram: @chef_jackieb Substack: https://substack.com/@chefjackieb 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & kitchen chaos begins 02:15 – Why portobello mushrooms are the perfect swap 05:40 – Prepping and seasoning the mushrooms 09:10 – The great meatless debate 13:25 – Building the ultimate parm sub 16:45 – Broil magic: achieving peak melt 19:30 – First bites & verdict 23:00 – Comfort food confessions 27:10 – Final thoughts & fan giveaway 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ 🍽️ About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) → ⁠RedCircle (https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81) 🎁 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: A copy of Clinton Kelly's book, Freakin' Fabulous. Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy